MIRTH OB- (Jack Linse, R. 1960). Sdlg. Spell x ap58-3. AR, 30" (76 cm), M. S . pansy violet; F. dark reddish pansy purple; golden brown beard. Spellbound X Capitola. Easy Breeze Gardens, 1961. [ATTT]
MISS ANDREA OGB- (Lin Flanagan, R. 1993). Sdlg. 85014 4. AB, 24" (61 cm), M. S. pale violet amber blend; F. amber flushed pale violet; yellow beards; ruffled; slight fragrance. Vanity X 78001–6: (Thunder-storm x Mayfest). Aril Society, 1994. [ATTT]
MISS COLLEEN OGB- (Lin Flanagan, R. 1989). Sdlg. 85014-2. AB, 15" (38 cm), L. S. pale beige, blended violet; F. pale beige with rosy violet flush over center; light orange beard; ruffled; slight fragrance. Vanity X 78001-6: (Thunderstorm x Mayfest). Aril Society, 1991. [ATTT]
MISS LAURA OGB (Lin Flanagan, R. 1997). Sdlg. 83002-1. AB, 22" (56 cm), E. S. pale cream; style arms pale violet; F. pale cream blended violet pink; beards blended violet and orange; ruffled, semi-recurved; slight fragrance. Thunderstorm X 80003-1: (Desert Dove x Rare Spice). [AATT]
MISS MARTHA RB (H. M. McLeod, R. 1952). Sdlg. TR8-49-1. EC, 21" (53 cm), E. S. light raspberry, veined deeper; F. creamy white, veined deep raspberry red; deep raspberry red signal; bronze beard. (Andelia x True Delight) X I. korolkowii violacea. Tell's Iris Gardens, 1959. [ATT]
MISS MID-AMERICA OGB (Henry Danielson, R. 1971). Sdlg. 69 1. AB, 30" (76 cm), M. Clean deep yellow; large reddish black signal; brownish yellow beard. (Imam Salah x Imaret) X 65-6-10: Imam Salah x Jabal Kerak). Mount Clare Iris Gardens,1972. [AATT] [SP]
MISS MOHR OB- (Lloyd Austin, R. 1953). EC, 27" (69 cm), EM. S. pale lavender, flushed and veined pale yellow; F. light buff chartreuse, flushed light brownish lavender, veined darker. Golden Majesty X Capitola. Rainbow Hybridizing Gardens, 1953. [ATTT]
MISS MUFFET OB- (Carl Salbach, R. 1940). IMB, medium height, E. Light yellow with reddish pattern. (Large Yellow TB seedling from Dauntless x W. R. Dykes) X
(William Mohr x Ib-Mac). Salbach, 1940. [ATTT] [PP]
MISS RICHLAND OB- (Fred Nacke, R. 1961). Sdlg. 204-58-A. AR, 36" (91 cm), M. Plum purple self. No veining or spot, pale yellow beard. Snow Flurry X Capitola. [ATTT]
MIXED MESSAGES OGB+ (Sharon McAllister, R. 2007). Sdlg. 92-24-03. AB, 27” (69 cm), M. S. white, rosy tan veins, blue violet flush up midribs; style arms lavender, creamy yellow crest; F. violet flash in center blending to tan rim on bottom 2/3 red wash across shoulders and haft; burgundy signal; beards white tipped mix of yellow and brown. Werckmeister’s Beauty X Whirlwind Tour. Malevil Iris Gardens, 2007. [AAAT]
MIZMOSS OB- (Fred Gadd, R. 1979). Sdlg. 26C-71. AB (1/4), 15" (38 cm), E. Willow green with red purple veining; brown beard. Blueberry Muffins X Capitola. Wethersfield Iris Garden, 1980. [APTT]
MOAB OB- (Stafford Jory by Phillip Edinger, R. 1979). AB (1/4), 30" (76 cm), EM. S. light brown, heavily washed dark brown and sometimes splashed maroon; F. golden brown, heavily washed dark brown and sometimes splashed maroon. (Grace Mohr x (King Midas x Alta California)) X Capitola. Stafford Jory, 1949. [ATTT] [SP]
MODE OB- (Jack Linse, R. 1961). Sdlg. Nscap-34. AR, 36" (91 cm), M. Campanula blue violet; tip of yellow beard blue. New Snow X Capitola. Easy Breeze Gardens, 1962. [ATTT]
MOHR AFFAIR OB- (Marion Walker, R. 1952). AB, EC, 30" (76 cm), L. Deep wine self; falls heavily marked. William Mohr X Golden Majesty. Lyon, 1953. [ATTT]
MOHR AND MORE OB- (Tell Muhlestein, R. 1952). Sdlg. 48-91A. AB, EC, 40" (102 cm), ML. Violet purple self. Aldura X Capitola. Tell's Iris Gardens, 1953. [ATTT]
MOHR COURAGEOUS OB- (M. D. Naylor, R. 1953). AB, EC, 40" (102 cm), M. Dark dahlia purple self. William Mohr X TB seedling. No information on introduction found. [ATTT]
MOHR DELIGHT OB- (Rex Brown, R. 1962). Sdlg. 58-20. AB, 33" (84 cm), EM. S. light orchid; F. blended orchid and chartreuse, soft brown overlay on haft; dark brown beard. Peach Delight X Capitola. Brown's Iris Gardens, 1963. [ATTT]
MOHRDYKE OB- (William Aylett, R. 1946). AB, TMB, tall, EM. Light yellow with reddish pattern. William Mohr X W. R. Dykes. No information on introduction found.
MOHR ELEGANCE OB- (Lloyd Austin, R. 1953). AB, 32" (81 cm), EM. Pale lavender self. Snow Flurry X Capitola. Rainbow Hybridizing Gardens, 1953. [ATTT]
MOHRIC ART OGB- (Les Peterson, R. 1983). Sdlg. LP 82-28-A. AB, 28" (71 cm), E ML. S. widely ruffled, very pale silver blue; F. soft off-white with faint showing of yellow brown near tip of beard and on styles; deep brown stigmatic lip and area extending deep into throat; small, rich brown red signal; deep brown beard tipped lighter. Mohr Pretender X Genetic Burst. Aril Society, 1986. [SP]
MOHRIC BUTTERFLY OGB- (Sharon McAllister, R. 1998). Sdlg. 90-11-3. AB, 28" (71 cm), EM. S. pale blue violet ground, faint blue violet veining, style arms greenish buff; F. greenish buff ground veined burgundy to rust, intense burgundy dotting around golden brown beard. Mohric Art X Boaz. Sib to Mohric Mystery. McAllister’s Iris Gardens,1998. [ATTT]
MOHRIC MYSTERY OGB- (Sharon McAllister, R. 2007). Sdlg. 90-11-2. AB, 27” (69 cm), M. S. lavender, yellow-green flush at base of midrib; style arms lavender; F. lavender, pink-purple dotting and veins at hafts; dark brown signal leading to very faint center stripe; beards brown tipped purple. Mohric Art X Boaz. Sib to Mohric Butterfly. Malevil Iris Gardens, 2007. [ATTT]
MOHRLAKE OB- (Dorothy Christie, R. 1955). AB, IMB, 24" (61 cm), M. Light lavender blue self. Mountain X Capitola. Stevens, 1957. [ATTT]
MOHR MAGIC OB- (Gordon Plough, R. 1959). Sdlg. 54-16-2. AB, OX, 38" (97 cm), EM. S. Campanula violet; F. shade darker; brown beard tipped violet. Magic Sails X Capitola. Eden Road Iris Gardens, 1960. [ATTT]
Mohrning Dove See MOURNING DOVE.
MOHRNING HAZE OB- (Walter Luihn, R. 1956). Sdlg. 56-C. AB, TMB, 30" (76 cm), EM. Grayed lavender self; thick blue beard; suggestion of signal. (Snow Flurry x Mitchell seedling) X Capitola. Tell's Iris Gardens, 1959. [ATTT]
MOHR OR LESS OGB- (Christy Ann Hensler, R. 2003). AB, 33” (84cm), EM. S. grape, white streaks around midrib; style arms grape; F. grape, white zone around beard marked with grape veins and speckles; beards light blue hairs tipped white to gold. Parentage unknown, possibly I. germanica X Giant Mohr. Aril Society 2004.
MOHR PRETENDER OGB (Lois Rich, R. 1977). Sdlg. 73-214D. AB, 34" (86 cm), M. Tailored pale blue; bright purple feather at tip of brown beard tipped blue. R71-130F: ((William Mohr x CR64-11D) x (Welcome Reward x RR64-23A: (((Bagdad Beauty x Orchid and Flame) x Kalifa Hirfa) x I. auranitica)) X R69-101B: (Kerr K55-3-O: (Kerr K54-8A: (RC x onco mixed) x Kerr K56-11-O: (Kerr K47-18: (Austin H16: (I. auranitica x Teucros))) x (((Fair Enough x July Beauty) x Whole Cloth) x sib)). Melrose Gardens, 1978. [SP]
MOHR PURPLE OB- (Edward Christensen, R. 1960). Sdlg. 6-F2-1. AB, 28" (71 cm), M. Corinthian purple self, subdued Mohr veining. Ivory Towers X Capitola. Broadway, 1961. [ATTT] [PP]
MOHRSON OB (Clarence G. White, R. 1934). AB, TMB, tall, M. Blue self, pink to red tones, medium. William Mohr X unknown. Syn: Morrson. White, 1935. [46/47 chr.] [ATTT] [PP]
MOHR SYMPHONY OB- (Frank Gaylon, R. 1952). AB, EC, 26" (66 cm), M. Violet (medium lavender) self. William Mohr X Violet Symphony. [ATTT]
MOJAVE BLUE OG (John Holden, R. 1982). Sdlg. Hl24a. AR, 16" (41 cm), ML. Pale blue self, lightly veined and dotted violet; dark purple signal and beard. Hh40a: (Hb11a: ((Sylphide x I. haynei) x (I. gatesii x I. hermona)) x ((I. samariae x Austin 510-O-Y-60) x (( Austin 510-O-Y: Austin yellow sdlgs. x Austin Mx-7-O : (I. susiana x I. gatesii) x Austin 510-O-Y-60))) X Ancilla. Aril Iris Farm, 1982. [AA]
MOJAVE GEM OH (John Holden, R. 1984). Sdlg. Hp28b. AR, 14" (36 cm), M. S. orchid with some light veining; F. light beige with fine dotting and light veining; dark red brown signal; lighter beard. Tirat Tsvi X ((Bright Bonnet x I. lortetii) x (King's Fancy x Fairy Fantasy)). Aril Iris Farm, 1984. [AA]
MOJAVE PEARL OGB+ (John Holden, R. 1978). Sdlg. Hh57a. AB (3/4), 22" (56cm), M. S. violet blue; F. dusty gray-brown; dark red brown signal; gray-brown beard. ((lmaret x Imam Salah) X ((Jallah Ad-Din x Kalifa Baltis) x Jabal Kerak)) x (I. auranitica (Tel Jaffna) x I. polakii). Aril Iris Farm, 1979. [AAT]
MOJAVE QUEEN OH (John Holden, R. 1975). Sdlg. Hf24a. AR, 19" (48 cm), M. S. washed very pale rose with fine veining of darker rose; F. slightly darker rose with some veining and stippling; dark mahogany brown signal; dark brown beard. I. samariae X (I. gatesii x I. mariae). Aril Iris Farm, 1975. [AA]
MOJAVE ROSE OH (John Holden, R. 1980). Sdlg. Hm131a. AR, 18" (46 cm), M. S. light rose; F. medium rose; dark red brown signal; brown beard. Hn64: (I. lortetii x (I. haynei x I. lortetii) x Bright Bonnet) X I. lortetii. Aril Iris Farm, 1980. [AA] [SP]
MOLASSES OB- (White-Lothrop, R. 1944). AB, TMB, tall, M. Medium red yellow blend. ((Theme x Sacramento) x (Pink Jadu x I. susiana)) X ((Dauntless x Mirasol) x I. hauranensis). No information on introduction found.
MOMENTS LATER RB+ (Elm Jensen, R. 1989). Sdlg. Sto-Sto-pum. AB, 16" (41 cm), E. S. medium beige brown, blue center, electric violet flush on midrib; F. same, flushed violet and rose, white haft veining; orange beard tipped lavender; slight sweet fragrance. I. stolonifera x Stolpum sdlg. #1: (I. stolonifera x yellow pumila). Storybook Gardens, 1989. [AAAP]
MONDSEE OGB (Harold Mathes, R. 1981). Sdlg. EFH-DG-79. AB, 31.5" (80 cm), E. Ice blue self, little darker spot on falls. (Esther Fay x I. hoogiana) X Dresden Gold. Aril Society, 1982. [AATT] [SP]
MONSIEUR STEICHEN OB (Louis A. Denis, BRS). AB, MB. Blue toned blend, medium. Chamaeiris alba X I. iberica. Syn: Mme. Steichen; Mme. Steinchen; Monsieur Heichen; Mons. Steichen. Denis, 1910. [APT]
MOONCHILD OB- (Tom Craig, R. 1955). AB, IMB, 22" (56 cm), E. S. lavender to amethyst gray; F. same; mulberry purple blended signal. Moon Goddess X Ib-Mac. Craig, 1955. [ATTT]
MOON DUST OGB (Henry Danielson, R. 1974). Sdlg. 73-1. AB, 24" (61 cm), M. Brown to tan with darker spots on both standards and falls; large reddish black signal; bronze beard. (Jallah Effendi x Kalifa Baltis ) X (Rojo Grande x Ib-Mac). Mount Clare Iris Gardens, 1975. [AATT] [SP & PP]
MOONLIGHT MADNESS OGB+ (Sharon McAllister, R. 1996). Sdlg. 86-4-1. AB, 28" (71 cm), L. S. white ground, heavily veined and washed lustrous blue violet, appearing almost solid; style arms blended red violet, blue violet and brown violet; F. very dark blended blue violet, red violet and brown violet; beards brownish violet. Sal-Leo-Five X Rebecca’s Veil. McAllister’s Iris Garden, 1996.
MOON OVER SHIRAZ OG (Leo Clark by Herb McKusick, R. 1976). Sdlg. 64-C-34. AR, 20" (51 cm), EM. S. moonlight with fine, subdued gray dotting; F. moonlight with overlay of tannish dotting; small dark signal; self beard. (Austin W83-0: (I. atropurpurea x I. jordana) x I. samariae) X Sylphide. Aril Society, 1976. [AA] [SP]
MOONSPOT OGB (Doris Foster, R. 1964). Sdlg. 64-19-a. AB, 28" (71 cm), E. S. white; F. clear yellow, large, dark maroon signal, gold styles and beard. Kalifa Baltis X (Imam Salah x Imaret). Tell's Iris Gardens, 1966. [AATT] [PP]
MOON STAR OGB (Doris Foster, R. 1973). Sdlg 72-22-5. AB, 38" (97 cm), E-M. S. chartreuse green; green midrib; styles primrose yellow, striped green; F. same, deeper reddish brown signal; bronze beard. Moonspot sib X Foster 66-28-4: (Bethlehem Star x Foster 64-4-3). Foster, 1974. [AATT] [SP &PP]
MOON TARGET OGB- (Harry Tate, R. 1971). Sdlg. 69-3-N. AB, 28" (71 cm), E. S. light yellow, darker yellow midrib; F. bright rich yellow; raisin brown signal with sanding of same color on either side of beard; yellow beard yellow tipped brown; styles golden yellow. Imam Salah X Sojourn. Sierra Vista Iris Gardens, 1972. [AATT]
MOON TOUCHED OGB (Jim & Lucy Fry, R. 1988). Sdlg. 77-F-3. AB, 17" (43 cm), E. S. white, full yellow midribs; yellow style arms; F. full yellow; very dark red signal; yellow beard. Syrian Moon X Irish Touch. J & L Fry, 1988. [AATT]
MOR OH (David Shahak, R. 1992). Sdlg. S.T. 81–127 IV. AR, 28" (71 cm), M. S. violet purple, heavily veined; F. red purple, heavily veined; black purple signal; dark purple beards. I. samariae X (I. mariae x I. hermona). Aril Society, 1992. [42 chr.] [AAAT]
MORNING MEMORIES OGB (Lin Flanagan, R. 1983). Sdlg. 74011-4. AB, 24" (61 cm), M. Light golden tan; pale maroon shading on falls; red black signal; black beard; slight sweet fragrance. Honey Dove X Esther's Son. Aril Society, 1984. [AATT]
MORNING RADIANCE OGB (Henry Danielson, R. 1974). Sdlg. 70-4. AB, 20" (51 cm), E-M. White with pinkish tint; large red signal; light brown beard. Imam Jaban X Imaret. Mount Clare Iris Gardens, 1975. [AATT] [SP]
MOUNTAIN MORNING OGB (Elm Jensen, R. 1986). Sdlg. CTRF-1-J. AB, 29" (74 cm), E. S. pinkish lavender; amber styles; amber crest flushed lavender pink; F. sandy pink; signal, stippled burgundy rose; gold beard tipped burgundy; slight sweet fragrance. Card of Thanks X Rare Form. Aril Society, 1987. [AATT] [PP]
MOUNTAIN POTTERY RB (Sass Brothers, R. 1946). AB, IMB, medium height, E. Dark reddish blended bitone. I. stolonifera X dwarf bearded. No information on introduction found. [APTT]
MOUNT MAZAMA OB- (Mrs. Albert Bailey, R. 1953). AB, EC, 36" (91 cm), M. Red violet self, deeper in center of falls; orange beard. William Mohr X Morocco Rose. Schreiner's Iris Garden, 1956. [ATTT]
MOUNT MELITA OGB- (Alison Nicoll, R. 2006). Sdlg. A02D1-7. AB, 15” (38 cm), ML. Dark blue self; style arms tipped purple; F. washed purple; beards lemon. Chubby Cheeks X Tabriz. [APTT]
MOURNING DOVE OB- (Tom Craig, R. 1953). AB, EC, 32" (81 cm), E. S. light gray, lavender gray toned; F. yellow green tones, stippled and veined sandalwood to pale tan. Mariposa Mia X Capitola. Craig, 1953. Note: Not to be confused with Mourning Dove (TB) by Toedt, 1932. [ATTT]
MOZO OB (Clarence G. White, R. 1938). AB, TMB, tall, M. Bitone blend, pink to red-toned, medium. Onco sdlg X Mitchell Yellow “M” sdlg (TB). C.G. White, 1938. [22 chr.] [AT]
MT. ARARAT OB- (Stafford Jory by Phillip Edinger, R. 1979). AB (1/4), 36" (91cm), EM. White ground with violet plicata markings. Grace Mohr X Miss Muffet. S. Jory, 1949.
MT. KOSCIUSKO OB- (William Aylett, R. 1933). AB, TMB, tall, E. Pure white self. Kashmir White X Zwanenburg. 1933. [A?TT]
Mt. Sinai, introduced by Stafford Jory in 1949 but not registered at that time. Name now in conflict with MT. SINAI (G. Wagner 1975). For the Jory iris, See JORY’S MT. SINAI.
MT. ZION OGB+ (Howard Shockey, R. 1992). Sdlg. 87–123B. AB, 16" (41 cm), M. S. violet blue; F. grayed yellow, large grayed red signal; grayed orange beards. Heart Stealer X 84-12-7A: (Shah Kebir x (Hetira x (Aril Sanctum x Judean Snow))). Arilian
Acres and Aril Society, 1992. [AAT]
MULBERRY STAIN OGB- (Mark Rogers, R. 1976). Sdlg. 71-43-B. AB (1/2), 24–28" (61–71 cm), M. Light mulberry blend, veined darker; dark signal area at tip of diffused beard; brownish area at hafts and side of beard. Arjuna Aga X Saracen Warrior. Sierra Vista Iris Gardens, 1977. [AATT]
MULBERRY TORCH OG (Frank Bushey by Don Shepard, R. 1981). Sdlg. 66-S-9. AR, 10" (25 cm), E. S. cream, mulberry veining flaring from style arms; deep mulberry red style arms with golden touch on back; F. cream ground, heavily veined and spotted maroon; deep black signal; mulberry black beard. Bagdad Beauty X Kerr's Wide Falls. Aril Society, 1981. [AA]
MUMBO JUMBO OGB (Doris Foster, R. 1977). Sdlg. 75-11-4. AB (1/2), 26" (66 cm), E M. S. light blue, veined violet, violet midribs; violet style arms; sand and brown style crests, veined violet; F. gray sand, heavily veined violet to tip of petal, brown edge; large black signal; black beard. (((I. hoogiana x I. stolonifera) x (I. korolkowii x I. iberica)) x I. susiana) X unknown. Foster, 1977.
MUMTAZ OH (Howard Shockey, R. 1979). Sdlg. 173-21C. AR, 14" (36 cm), E. S. white ground, flushed and veined light red purple; F. cream, finely speckled brown; dark brown signal; orange beard tipped brown. I. samariae X [Austin [?] 60-96: (Judean Bonnet x Austin W157-O). Arilian Acres, 1979. [AA]
MUSIC IN THE AIR OGB (Sharon McAllister, R. 2008). Sdlg. 90 57-01. AB, 28” (71 cm), M. S. lavender blue, paler in center, darker veining and midrib; style arms npink coral blending to melon on sides; F. rose mauve paling at hafts to Normandy rose; cayenne veining at hafts and around beard, oval Burgundy rose signal surrounding beard, overlay of near black spear shaped signal extending from tip of raw Sienna beard. Singing Bird X Whirlwind Romance. Malevil 2008. [AATT]
MUST HAVE OB- (Jack Linse, R. 1963). Sdlg. 62-100. AB, 28" (71 cm), ML-VL. S. creamy lavender; F. rosy lavender; dark violet signal; yellow beard. (Radiation x Mary Randall) X Capitola. Easy Breeze Gardens, 1964. [ATTT]
MUSTAPHA OB (Clarence G. White, R. 1940). Sdlg. # N/A. AR, TMB, tall, E. Parentage unknown. AIS Color Class:S9D: (dark reddish bitone squalens). No information on introduction found. [22 chr] [AT]
MUSTAPHA KEMAL OH (Herb McKusick, R. 1977). AR, 14" (36 cm), E. S. ruffled, creamy white; F. cream, dotted cinnamon; deep coral style arms, tipped almost black in area between standards; beard almost non-existent. I. lortetii X I. Iberica. Aril Society, 1977. [AA]
MUVARNEY OGB (Herb McKusick, R. 1978). Sdlg. 78-9. AB (1/2), 30" (76 cm), M. S. delicate grayed lilac, ruffled; beige style arms; F. deep lilac, blended lighter toward edges; brown beard. Esther, the Queen X Rare Spice. Aril Society, 1978. [AATT]
MY CAP OB (Ruth Blomquist by Sharon McAllister, R. 1988). AB, 28" (71 cm), E-M. S. smooth medium violet; F. medium violet ground, finely veined darker. Signal area veined deep violet; yellow beard. William Mohr X Ib-Mac. Aril Society, 1988. [Same cross as Capitola, but not a sib] [AATT] [PP]
MY DAY OB- (N. Tharp, R. 1942). AB, TMB, B1L, tall, M. Light blue self. William Mohr X Los Angeles. National, 1944. [ATTT]
MY ETCHINGS OGB (Sharon McAllister, R. 1998). Sdlg. 85-3-18. AB, 28" (71 cm), M. S. white ground heavily veined, dotted and washed brownish violet except on clear patch along midrib; style arms golden yellow, reddish violet midrib and crests; F. soft yellow ground veined and dotted brownish violet; beards mixed grayed mustard and maroon. Boaz X Jean Ralls. McAllister’s Iris Gardens, 1998. [AATT]
MY FUNNY VALENTINE OB (Elm Jensen, R. 1986). Sdlg. Hoolijor2-J. AB, 12" (30 cm), EM. S. blue lavender; light blue styles and crest; F. bright rose center, banded blue lavender; yellow hafts veined white and brown; orange beard tipped white at end; slight spicy fragrance. Hooligan X I. jordana. Aril Society, 1988. [APT] [SP & PP]
MY JOY OGB (Eugene Hunt, by Sharon McAllister, R. 1985). Sdlg. ORB 85-2. AB, 30" (76 cm), E-M. S. very pale lilac; orange buff styles; F. buff ground, finely dotted and veined brown over half, blending to orange buff; mustard brown beard. (Wilkes KBKGS: (Kalifa Baltis x Kalifa Gulnare) x Esther, the Queen) X Tuesday Song. Aril Society, 1986. [AATT] [SP]
MYOMY OB (Clarence G. White, R. 1941). AB, TMB, tall, E. White with light reddish pattern. [22 chr.] [AT]
MY OWN JOY OGB- (Leda Christlieb, R. 1967). Sdlg. 4DA55E7. AB, 19" (48 cm), E-M. S. full red violet; F. deeper and brighter; dwarf type spot; velvety, cream beard tipped yellow orange. Garnet Treasure X Kalifa Hirfa. Riverdale Iris Gardens, 1974. [APTT]
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NAHARIYYA OGB (Caroline Ryan-Chacon, R. 2000) Sdlg. 96 94D. AB, 23” (58 cm), E. S. light violet, midrib darker; style arms buff, deep violet midrib; F. buff overlaid violet, veined and stippled maroon, large maroon black signal; beards dark brown; slight sweet fragrance. Onlooker X Norris AB-N88D1: (tet aril x Earl of Essex) [i.e., Norris T-N85Q x Earl of Essex]. Aril Society 2000. [AATT]
NAIN OGB+ (Elma Tilley, R. 1972). AB, 36” (91 cm), M. S. deep lilac; F. dark brown; darker brown signal and veining. Ma Su Chen X Sidi Pasha. [AA(T)T]
NAKED EYE OGB (Ben Hager, R. 1987). Sdlg. AR4163wh#5. AB, 26” (66 cm), E. S. white; F. cream, fading to white; maroon signal; gold beard. Mohr Pretender X Cool Oasis. Melrose Gardens, 1988. [PP]
NALCADA RC (John Holden, R. 1978). Sdlg. Hh53a. AR, 16” (41 cm), E. S. light gray, finely veined and dotted violet; F. light gray, heavily veined and dotted violet; dark brown signal; dark brown beard. (I. susiana x I. basaltica) x (Austin 510-O-Y-60 x I. sari) X I. korolkowii var. violacea. Aril Iris Farm, 1978. [AA]
NANA BETTY OG (Herb McKusick, R. 1976). AR, 12” (30 cm), E. Flesh tan with fine stippling; small black signal; old gold beard. Daughter of Time X I. urmiensis. [AA]
NAOMI OF MARA OGB- (E. S. Fankhauser, R. 1989). Sdlg. ABM 16-81-A. AB, 18” (46 cm), E. S. rich red violet, some veining; F. same, slightly blended brown near hafts; beard brown on blue violet base. Cherry Garden X AB 11-60-A: (Kalifa Baltis x Wilkes sdlg.: (Kalifa Gulnare x Beisan Aga)). Tempo Two, 1990/1991. [APTT]
NAVAJO VELVET OGB (Sharon McAllister, R. 2009). Sdlg. 94 18-05. AB, 28” (71 cm), M. S. pewter ground a few fine yellow veins and a rosy overlay that intensifies to glowing light cyclamen at the base; style arms golden yellow washed cyclamen rose beside midribs; F. velvety dark burgundy, near black in center, blends to burgundy red toward edges, touches of greenish brass on rim, large black signal at tip of beard becomes more prominent with age; beards pale pewter tipped blackish violet giving overall effect of deep violet. Casa Vicente X Worth Waiting For. Malevil 2009 [AATT]
NAZARIN OB (Sir Michael Foster, BRS). AB, IMB. Red-toned blend, medium. I. pallida X I. iberica. Syn: Nazirin. Foster, 1913. [AT]
NEAR EAST OB (Clarence G. White, R. 1938). AB, IMB, medium height, E. Yellow with dark reddish pattern. Onco X bearded. 22 chr. 1939. [AT]
NEBAB PASHA OGB (Clarence G. White, R. 1953). Sdlg. 49-B-52. AB, EC, 30” (76 cm), M. S. Chamois, splashed hydrangea red; F. orange cinnamon based edged old gold, splashed carmine violet shading to burnt lake at petal edge; rose signal. Parentage unknown. No information on introduction found.
NEFRET OGB- (Marky Smith, R. 2004). Sdlg. 00-13A. AB, 17” (43 cm), EM. S. white, with faint chartreuse veins, chartreuse midrib; style arms green tinted yellow (RHS 28); F. bright yellow (2A) at distal end and rim, slightly grayer sides, solid burnt umber aril spot, slightly washed edges on upper third of fall; beards yellow, end yellow tipped cream, yellow orange in throat. 98-14C: (96-09P: ((Pele x Fairy Lore) x Minidragon) x 96-18A: (Incendiary x 93-21G: (Fairy Lore x Tricks))) X unknown, probably Desert Moonlight. Aitken 2005. [SP] Note: Not to be confused with NEFERT, Sir Michael Foster (BRS).
NEHEMIAH OGB+ (Mark Rogers, R. 1976). Sdlg. 68-14. AB (3/4), 22” (56 cm), L. S. rich dark violet with beetroot red cast, lightly veined darker; F. same; velvety black signal at end of gold beard. El Kizar X Persian Pansy. Sierra Vista Iris Gardens, 1977. [AAAT]
NELSON OF HILLY OB (Clarence G. White, R. 1939). AB, IMB. Medium height, M. White with light reddish pattern. 22 chr. White, 1941. [AT]
NETTED BRONZE OGB (Carl Boswell, R. 1985). Sdlg. 197-76. AB, 29” (74 cm), E . S. light bronze yellow, veined darker; F. pale brownish maroon center to yellowish tan at edge, veined darker; bronze beard. Tel Aviv X V. Wood 76-7: (inv. Syrian Moon, Ech-Chams-Harra, Bronze Beauty Van Tubergen, Ib-Mac, Kalifa Baltis). Boswell, 1986. [AATT]
NEVERMOHR OB- Tom Craig, R. 1955). AB, EC, 44” (112 cm), EM. Very dark grayed blue violet self; near black veining. Purissima X Capitola. Craig, 1955. [ATTT]
NEW DISCOVERY OGB+ (John Holden, R. 1980). Sdlg. Hm5la. AB, 22” (56 cm), M. S. light rose with fine veining; F. slightly darker; dark red purple signal; buff yellow beard. Hf16: (I. auranitica x Clara) X Wilkes sdlg.: ((MGI0Sal x W7) x Arjuna Aga). Aril Iris Farm, 1980. [AAT] [PP]
NEW ENCHANTMENT OH (Frank Bushey by Doris Foster, R. 1975). Sdlg. 66-C46. AR, 15” (38 cm), E-M. S. silvery ground, appearing pale pink due to fine veining of orchid, which is stronger at midrib, ruffled; F. silvery white ground with all over dotting of erythrite red; dark maroon signal; styles are pink and orchid, lightly peppered rose; bronze beard. Austin Mx12: (I. hermona x I. susiana) X self. Aril Society, 1975. [AA]
NEW ERA RB (Sass Brothers, R. 1946). AB, IMB, tall, EM. Dark yellow toned blend. I. stolonifera x dwarf bearded. Sass, 1949. [AAPT]
NEW LOOK OB- (P. R. Johnson, R. 1951). AB, EC, 33” (84 cm), EM. S. mulberry red; F. deep velvety purple; large style arms. William Mohr X Bruno (probably). Schreiner’s, 1952. [ATTT]
NEW MELODY OGB- (Les Peterson by Ardi Kary, R. 1987). Sdlg. AK-84-CBI. AB,
22–24” (56–61 cm), M. Purple self with small splashes of white; purple beard. ((Amanda Sings x Jealous Lover) x Stitched Beauty) X Heart Stealer. Kary Iris Gardens and Aril Society, 1988. [ATTT] [SP]
NEW VISION OGB (Richard Tasco, R. 2012) Sdlg. 07-AB-50-33. AB, 34” (86 cm), M. S. amethyst violet (RHS 81C), heavily veined darker, creamy white base and bottom edges, slight amber flush at midrib bottom; style arms orange buff (20C), indian pink (179B) on midrib and crest, veined darker; F. raspberry rose (186A) blends out to pinkish-tan at edges, veined darker; beards based yellow, hairs tipped burnt orange in throat and middle, rusty henna at ends; large round dark plush burgundy black signal. Aztec Prince X 04-AB-03-09: (Bagdad’s Folly x Energizer). Superstition 2012. [AATT]
NICOSIA OGB (Les Peterson, R. 1974). Sdlg. LP 72-43A. AB (1/4), 28” (71 cm), E-M. S. clean white; F. pale soft willow green with slight touch of chartreuse (HCC 633/3); soft willow green styles shaded brownish on underside; brownish bronze beard. Irish Touch X Esther, the Queen. [AATT] [PP]
NIGERIAN NIGHT OG (Frank Bushey by Doris Foster, R. 1974). Sdlg. 66-Df. AR, 26” (66 cm), E-M. S. white base, completely veined and dotted charcoal pansy violet, deeper at midribs; F. white base, heavily dotted pansy violet; solid black signal; violet beard. Austin W83-0: (I. atropurpurea x I. jordana) X unknown aril hybrid. Aril Society, 1974. [AA]
NIGHT DREAMER OGB+ (Henry Danielson, R. 1982). Sdlg. A-77-1. AB, 16” (41 cm), M. Black self; lavender to brown beard. King Henry X Persian Pansy. Pleasure Iris Gardens, 1982. [AAAT]
NIGHTLIGHT OGB (Lois Rich, R. 1975). Sdlg. R70-52E. AB, 9” (23 cm), E. S. dark red black, darker veining; F. very dark red black, darker signal and veining; lighter styles; bright orange bronze beard. Rich CR 66-2C: (Clark yellow aril 63-C2 x Charon) X Little Blacksmith. Melrose Gardens, 1975. [APT]
NIGHT SKIES GLOWING OGB (Caroline Chacon, R. 2008). Sdlg. 2K35D. AB, 26” (66 cm), E. S., style arms and F. light blue, signal dark violet surrounded by pattern blending from rust at hafts to wine at signal; beards violet. Mondsee X 96-94A: (Onlooker x Norris ABN88D1: (tet aril x Earl of Essex)) Aril Society 2009. [AATT].
NINE MILE OGB+ (John Holden, R. 1984). Sdlg. Hh17a. AB, 22” (56 cm), M. S. very dark brown; F. darker brown; black signal; dark brown beard. Hh11c: (Hf19: (I. auranitica, (Tel Jaffna) x ((I. gatesii x I. nigricans) x PF3480))) X (Kalifa Kashan x (Wilkes WW7: (MG10Sal x W7) x Arjuna Aga))). Aril Iris Farm, 1984. [AAT]
NINEVEH OB- (Keith Keppel, R. 1965). Sdlg. 60-33A. AB, 30” (76 cm), E. S. litho purple, flushed brown at base; F. red violet washed warm brown; dark brown beard. Bang X Capitola. Keppel, 1966. [ATTT] [SP]
NIPPUR OGB (Thomas Pray, R. ,1975). Sdlg. IX-11-3. AB, 28” (71 cm), M. S. light lavender, lightly veined, yellowish midrib; style and crests greenish yellow; F. parchment tan overlaid, veined and dotted maroon, more concentrated toward center, forming a spot below light brown beard. 1170: (Wilkes JB3-Tati-B: ((Jallah Effendi x Kalifa Baltis) x Tatai Pasha) x Wilkes Sal-Im 1-9: (Imam Salah x Imaret)) X Capitola. 1975. [AATT] [PP]
NITZAN OGB+ (David Shahak, R. 1984). Sdlg. ST 79.78.81/10. AB, 33.5” (85 cm), M. S. violet veined darker; F. light grayed orange veined darker; dark brown signal; yellow green beard. I. samariae X ST72-176 (AB seeds of Andie Houck). Tira Nurseries, 1983. [42 chr.] [AAAT]
N. J. THOMAS OB- (N. J. Thomas, R. 1944). AB, TMB, tall, M. Medium blue bitone. William Mohr X El Capitan. Thomas, 1944. [ATTT]
NOBLE WARRIOR OGB (Richard Tasco, R. 2005). Sdlg. 01 AB 14-10. AB, 33” (84 cm), EM. S. creamy ivory, light yellow midrib and veins that lighten toward edge; style arms golden yellow; F. slightly recurved, golden yellow, burgundy red (RHS 187B) veining, darker on hafts and around signal, lightening toward bottom, large round burgundy red signal; berds wide golden yellow in throat, narrow bronzed yellow in middle and end, tipped tiny insignificant burgundy overall, slight musky fragrance. English Eyes X Bagdad’s Folly. Superstition Iris Gardens 2006. [AATT] [PP]
NOGA OH (David Shahak, R. 1986). Sdlg. 81RM29. AR, 21.5” (55 cm), E. S. dark purple, lighter toward edge, veined and dotted darker purple; F. dark purple with yellow ground visible toward edge; large dark purple signal; yellow beard tipped purple. I. atropurpurea X I. hermona. Tira Nurseries, 1987. [AA]
NOMAD’S CHILD OH (John Holden, R. 1975). Sdlg. Hd5c. AR, 10” (25 cm), M. S. very dark red brown veining nearly obliterating gray ground; F. very dark brown with small speckles of gray ground at haft; small black signal; yellowish brown beard with underlying yellow. (I. samariae x I. barnumae) X (I. mariae x I. atropurpurea). Aril Iris Farm, 1975. [AA]
NOMAD’S TURBAN OG (Frank Bushey by Doris Foster, R. 1975). Sdlg. 66-A16. AR, 14” (36 cm), E-M. S. gray with wide, deep pansy violet veining, frilled; gray styles striped dahlia purple; F. maroon; much darker heart-shaped signal; gray border veined maroon through upper falls; bronze beard. (Austin W83-0 (I. atropurpurea x I. jordana) x I. susiana) X Kerr 53-44: (I. susiana x Andromache). Aril Society, 1975. [AA]
NOMO OB (Chester Nave, R. 1964). AB, 36” (91 cm), E-M. Blue-white self. Snow Flurry X I. nigricans. Tell’s Iris Garden, 1964. [ATT]
NONCONFORMIST OGB+ (Sharon McAllister, R. 1998). Sdlg. 90-19-8. AB, 24” (61 cm), EM. S. pale blue violet; style arms greenish buff, midrib blue; F. greenish buff almost covered by rust stippling; beards bronze. Werckmeister’s Beauty X Whirlwind Tour. McAllister 1998. [AAAT]
NORDIC SKY OGB (Howard Shockey, deceased, by Lowell Baumunk, R. 2009). Sdlg. 92-112-BC. AB, 33” (84 cm), M. S. and F. bright light lavender subtly veined darker; style arms buff yellow blended lavender; signal large red-violet; beards yellow. Sib to Desert Attire. Aril Society 2009. [AATT]
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OCTAVE OGB- (Thomas Johnson, R. 2008). Sdlg. Tu289E. AB, 15” (38 cm), E. S. blue violet veined rose; style arms dark rose-mauve; F. medium mauve hafts blending to rosy lilac; wine black signal; beards ivory to yellow. Hot Jazz X Onlooker. Sib to Egyptian Queen and Suspect. Mid-America 2008. [APTT]
ODE TO JERICHO OGB- (Hooker Nichols, R. 1982). Sdlg. 8120A. AB, 16” (41 cm), M L. S. gray, suffused yellow; F. chartreuse; green bronze beard. Brizendine 5-74: (43-70 x Gingerbread Man) X Fertile Crescent. Hillcrest Gardens, 1985. [APTT]
ODE TO KALIFA OGB- (Walter Moores, R. 1978). Sdlg. 73-9. AB (1/4), 16” (41 cm), VE. S. pale blue, flecked olive and dark blue; F. olive, flecked dark blue; burnt orange beard tipped white. Kalifa Hirfa X Bright Eyes. Moores, 1980. [APTT]
OH THAT BEARD OGB (Eugene Hunt, R. 1972). Seeding ORB 70-5. AB, 32” (81 cm), E-M. S. white; F. light yellow; brown signal; black beard. Esther, the Queen X Imam Ahmid. Not introduced. [AATT] [SP]
OH THOSE GENES OGB (Sharon McAllister, R. 1998). Sdlg. JR-MoM-1. AB, 28” (71 cm), M. S. soft ivory ground, faint blue violet veining more intense toward edge; style arms yellowish ivory; F. yellowish ivory ground, veined and washed soft red violet, V-shaped area of burgundy stippling on ivory; beards mixed yellow and burgundy. Jean Ralls X Mary of Magdala. McAllister’s Iris Gardens, 1998. [AATT]
OKON OGB (O. A Kummer by Lloyd Zurbrigg, R. 1952). AB, DMB, 10” (25 cm), E. Self of red violet, deeper veining. Dark dwarf X unnamed oncoregelia hybrid. Avonbank, 1953. [APT]
OLD FASHIONED GIRL OGB- (Sharon McAllister, R. 1993). Sdlg. 85–9–1. AB, 30” (76 cm), M. S. white, lightly veined violet, more intense around edge; F. white; burgundy veins flanking burgundy beards, finely veined burgundy edge. Hunt sdlg: ((KBKG5: (Kalifa Baltis x Kalifa Gulnare) x Esther, the Queen) x Tuesday Song) X Asha Michelle. McAllister’s Iris Gardens, 1993. [ATTT]
OLD TIMES SAKE OGB- (Sharon McAllister, R. 1998). Sdlg. 90-36-2. AB, 30” (76 cm), EM. S. soft yellow, few golden veins; style arms golden yellow; F. Soft yellow ground blushed pinkish rust, brownish burgundy area framing yellow orange beard. Brandy Sipper X Sunrise in Glory. McAllister’s Iris Gardens, 1998. [ATTT]
OMAR’S BLUE MOON OGB- (Carl Boswell, R. 2000). Sdlg. 127 87-10AM. AB, 17” (43cm), E. Pale silver blue; F. with round light blue signal; beards pale blue. Dunlin X L. Rich sdlg.: ((I. atropurpurea x (I. mariae x Judean Cream)) x (I. stolonifera x ((I. lortetii x I. susiana) x I. nazarena))). Sib to Omar’s Eye and Omar’s Stitchery. Aril Society 2000. [APT]
OMAR’S EYE OGB- (Carl Boswell, R. 1995). Sdlg. 127-87-2-AM. AB, 8” (20 cm), L. S. light lavender veined darker, white at base; F. white, blending to light lavender at edge, violet veining from beard; small violet signal; beards white, tipped orange. Dunlin X L. Rich sdlg.: ((I. atropurpurea x (I. mariae x Judean Cream)) x (I. stolonifera x ((I. lortetii x I. susiana) x I. nazarena))). Sib to Omar’s Blue Moon and Omar’s Stitchery. Aril Society 2000, Aril Society 2001. [APT]
OMAR’S GOLD OGB- (Carl Boswell, R. 1995). Sdlg. 95-90-AM. AB, 18” (46 cm), M. S. yellow; F. golden yellow; black line signal; gold beards. 110-75-AS: (Puppet Baby x Moon Spot) X Onlooker. Adamgrove, 1996. [A?TT] [SP]
OMAR’S SISTER OB- (Carl Boswell, R. 1985). Sdlg. 181-75-24. AB, 18“ (46 cm), M. S. medium blue violet, darker at midrib; green styles over yellow; F. light greenish yellow; brownish maroon around blue beard; small dark brown signal. (Gingerbread Man x I. balkana) X Welcome Reward. Sib to Jewel of Omar. Boswell Iris, Aril Society, 1986. [A?TT]
OMAR’S STITCHERY OGB- (Carl Boswell, R. 2000). Sdlg. 127 87-5AM. AB, 16” (41cm), E. S. lavender white, violet plicata marking; style arms white, edged violet; F. white, veined and edged violet; beards white. Dunlin X L. Rich sdlg.: ((I. atropurpurea x (I. mariae x Judean Cream)) x (I. stolonifera x ((I. lortetii x I. susiana) x I. nazarena))). Sib to Omar’s Eye and Omar’s Blue Moon. Aril Society 2000. [APT]
OMAR’S TORCH OB- (Carl Boswell, R. 1985). Sdlg. 181-75-17. AB, 18” (46 cm), M. S. medium purple, darker at midrib; F. plum, darker at center, light purple edge; small dark purple line signal; bright yellow beard. (Gingerbread Man x I. balkana) X Welcome Reward. Sib to Omar the Tentmaker. Adamgrove, Aril Society, Boswell Iris, 1986. [A?TT]
OMAR’S VALOR OGB (Carl Boswell, R. 1995). Sdlg. 45-79-AM. AB, 14” (36 cm), E. Violet maroon; F. with small maroon line signal; beards brownish maroon. (Jewel of Omar x Syrian Moon) X Onco G Plus. Adamgrove 1995. [AATT]
OMAR THE TENTMAKER OB- (Carl Boswell, R. 1987). Sdlg. 181-75-17. AB, 16” (41 cm), M. S. pale lavender, light yellow midrib; buff styles with lavender and green markings; F. light golden buff; purple area around beard; purple beard tipped bronze. (Gingerbread Man x I. balkana) X Welcome Reward. Sib To Omar’s Torch. Adamgrove, 1989. [A?TT]
ON BENDED KNEE OGB (Sharon McAllister, R. 1998). Sdlg. 87 6-10. AB, 28” (71 cm), M. S. pale blue violet ground lightly marked with fine blue violet veining; style arms buff; F. buff ground, few deep burgundy lines around burgundy black beard. Granted Wish X Sunrise in Glory. McAllister’s Iris Gardens, 1998. Sib to Clouds of Joy. [Similar cross as Altogether Lovely.] [AATT] [SP]
ONCE MOHR OB- (Lloyd Zurbrigg, R. 1959). Sdlg. 54-82-A. AB, EC, 18” (46 cm), M. S. mauve, darker veining; F. lavender blended yellow; wine purple signal; gold beard. Blue chamaeiris-type dwarf X Capitola. Avonbank Iris Gardens, 1959. [APTT]
ONCO G PLUS OGB (Carl Boswell, R. 1989). Sdlg. 203-66-AB. AB, 25” (64 cm), M. S. garnet red; F. blackish red; brown beard. C. G. White’s Onco G X Arjuna Aga. Adamgrove and Aril Patch, 1991. [AATT] [PP]
ONE MORE KISS OGB+ (Henry Danielson, R. 1970). Sdlg. 66-1. AB, 20” (51 cm), M. S. pale lavender; F. ochre; very dark signal; dark brown beard. Kalifa Hirfa X Persian Embroidery. Mount Clare Iris Gardens, 1971. [AAT] [SP &PP]
ONLIWON OB- (Gilbert Wild, R. 1954). Sdlg. # N/A. AB, EC, 32” (81 cm), ML. Tan gold and orchid blend. (W. R. Dykes x Adobe) X William Mohr. Wild 1955. [ATTT]
ONLOOKER OGB (Ben Hager, R. 1984). Sdlg. AR3830Cln. AB, 26” (66 cm), M. S. pale lilac; F. greenish cream; large near black signal; dark beard. AR3370BgSg: ((Bethlehem Star x Welcome Reward) x Moon Star) X unknown. Melrose Gardens, 1985. [AATT] [SP & PP]
ONO SUNSET OGB+ (Carole Vossen, R. 1992). Sdlg. 2 37. AB, 16” (41 cm), E M. S. pale lilac with slightly darker veining; golden amber midrib line and style arms; F. golden amber; veined slightly darker, rust red veins on light ground around rust red signal; gold beards. L. Rich onco seedling of unknown parentage X Falcon Flight. Aril Society, 1992. [AAT]
OPALS FOR ETHEL OB- (Sharon McAllister, R. 1983). Sdlg. 77 25-9. AB, 28.5” (72 cm), E-M. Opalescent light blue with slight hint of yellow on falls; yellow beard blending to blue at tip. Patricia Craig X Capitola. Aril Society , 1984. [ATTT]
OPEN HOUSE OGB- (Lin Flanagan, R. 1988). Sdlg. 82046-1. AB, 26” (66 cm), E. S. ruffled pale violet beige blend with golden tan midrib; F. heavily ruffled and flaring golden tan. Brown striped signal area around black beard. (Caravan Trail x (Bethlehem Star x (Dove Song x Kalifa Hirfa))) X Woodsong. Aril Society, 1988. [ATTT] [PP]
OPEN SESAME OGB+ (Doris Foster, R. 1971). Sdlg. 70-6-1. AB, 24” (61 cm), E. S. pale violet with overall network deeper violet; deeper styles; F. same; large signal; beard sooty deep violet, almost black. (Petit Point Pink x self) X Holden Hb23a: (I. korolkowii var. concolor x Austin 510-0Y-60). Foster, 1971. [AAT]
OPENTYDE OB- (Clarence G. White, R. 1940). AB, TMB, S3M, tall, E. Medium blended bitone. Parentage unknown. No information on introduction found.
OPPOSITES ATTRACT OGB (Sharon McAllister, R. 1995). Sdlg. 81-3-1. AB, 28” (71 cm), EM. S. pale gray, violet cast when fresh; style arms deep yellow gold; F. buttercup yellow, dime sized spot of intense reddish brown veining surrounding beard tip; beards light cadmium orange, buttercup yellow base. Welcome Reward X Esther, the Queen. McAllister’s Iris Garden, 1995. [AATT]
ORA J. SEALE OGB+ (Eugene Hunt by Sharon McAllister, R. 1983). Sdlg. ORB 81-1. AB, 29” (74 cm), E-M. S. very light pinkish yellow, lightly veined orange buff; F. yellow green, washed peach with a blush of grayed red, producing effect of burnished brass; robin redbreast signal; mustard beard tipped rust. Esther, the Queen X Clark sdlg.: (I. lortetii X Chenik Aga). Aril Society, 1983. [AAT] [SP & PP]
ORB OGB- (Timothy Blyth, R. 1988). Sdlg. TG21-1. AB, 22” (52 cm), M-ML. S. lilac, some deeper veining; F. lilac, rosy violet area around bluish bronze beard. Manhattan Blues X Story Theme. Tempo Two, 1988/89. [APTT]
ORBIT LILY OH (Luella Danielson, R. 1987). Sdlg SD-86-3. AR, 8” (20 cm), E-M. Dark cream with tinge of green toward edges, purple plicata markings; dark brown beard; style crests heavily veined brown purple. Sand and Snow X Aril Classic. Pleasure Iris Gardens, 1988. [AA]
ORD MOUNTAIN OH (John Holden, R. 1982). Sdlg. Hj20a. AR, 16” (41 cm), M. S. gray ground, heavily veined and dotted dark red brown; F. near black in center with gray ground speckling at hafts and on edge; black beard. ACW721: (collected natural hybrid of I. lycotis) X Vulcan’s Forge. Aril Iris Farm, 1982. [AA] [SP & PP]
ORESTES RH (Van Tubergen, BRS) AR. pink to red toned blend, dark. Probably I. korolkowii violacea X I. stolonifera v. Leichtlinii. Van Tubergen 1921. [32 chr.] [AAA] [PP]
ORGAN SHADOWS OGB (Gus Seligmann by Sharon McAllister, R. 1985). Sdlg. 82 236. AB, 29” (74 cm), E-M. S. grayed violet; F. brownish gray ground; coarsely dotted and veined burgundy around beard, becoming finer toward edge and blending to smooth overlay on bottom third; burgundy brown beard. Esther, the Queen X Moon Dust. Aril Society, 1985. [AATT]
ORIENTAL MAGIC OB- (Julian Wells, R. 1955). Sdlg. 53-55. AB, TMB, 38” (97 cm), M. S. soft wisteria; F. same, striated orchid violet; white area around white beard. TB seedling X Capitola. Wells, 1955. [ATTT]
ORIT OH (David Shahak, R. 1986). Sdlg. 81RM191. AR, 27.5” (70 cm), E. S. light purple, lightly veined slightly darker; full purple styles; F. light purple, heavily dotted dark purple; large oval dark purple signal; dark purple beard. I. samariae X I. hermona. Aril Society, Tira Nurseries, 1987. [AA]
ORMOHR OB- (R. E. Kleinsorge, R.1937). AB, TMB, tall, M. Medium blue self. William Mohr X Anakim. Kleinsorge, 1937. [46/47 chr] [ATTT] [SP]
OSMAN PASHA OGB (Clarence G. White, R. 1953). Sdlg. 15-B52. EC, 28” (71 cm), M. S. lavender gray splashed and penciled dahlia purple; F. pinkish buff penciled Etruscan red, splashed dahlia purple. Parentage unknown. No information on introduction found.
OTHMANI OGB (Lois Rich, R. 1985). Sdlg. R76-49. AB, 20” (51 cm), M. S. dark crimson purple, darker texture veining; crimson purple styles; F. near black purple; indefinite black signal; dark purple beard. R69-86B: ((Teucros x I. susiana) x 58A-0-25C) X M. Dunn M68-279A: (Jungle Shadows x Commentary). Melrose Gardens, 1985. [AATT] [SP & PP]
OUR SUZY OH (Lloyd Austin, R. 1958). AR, 16” (41 cm), EE. Silvery white self, fine veins giving a gray effect; red brown signal; brown beard. Rainbow Hybridizing Gardens, 1958. [AA]
OUTLINE OGB (Geoff Wilson, R. 1994). Sdlg. 41-90TS0-D. AB, 30” (76 cm), E M. S. orchid pink, slightly darker veining, orange rib; F. blended tannish rose pink; large maroon black signal outlined carmine; beards brown; slight fragrance. (Tuesday Song x Holden Ho5: (Hl15-20 x Rare Form)) X Onlooker. Pleasure Iris Gardens, Potterton and Martin, 1995. [AATT]
OYEZ OGB (Clarence G. White, R. 1938). AB, IMB, medium height, M. White with red patterning and veining. Polyhymnia X Jubilee. White 1938. [AT] [SP]
OZIE WATERS OB- (Jack Linse, R. 1955). Sdlg. Spell-cap #1. AB, TMB, 36” (91 cm), E. Deep rose red self; brownish suffusion at haft; black signal; old gold beard. Spellbound X Capitola. Easy Breeze Gardens, 1956. [ATTT]
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PALIMPSEST OGB (Sharon McAllister, R. 1995). Sdlg. 89-1-7. AB, 30” (76 cm), M. S. pewter ground, finely veined gold, gold midrib brushing; style arms golden yellow, violet midrib; F. blended tan, rust and brown, oval area with orange tan veining on ivory around beard, blending outward to red violet flush; red brown signal; beards yellow. Sostenique X Tribe of Judah. McAllister’s Iris Garden, 1995. [AATT]
PALI OF BACTRIA OGB (White-Lothrop, R. 1950). Sdlg. 12B49-100. AB, OXB, E. Lavender and red bicolor. Craig, 1951.
PALLU OGB+ (Lois Rich, R. 1985). Sdlg. R77-47B. AB, 18” (46 cm), EM. S. orchid purple, texture veining; bronzy purple styles; F. maroon purple, wire edging of lighter tone; black signal; orange beard. R75-97G: (Quinta x ((Quinta x (Welcome Reward x (Bagdad Beauty x Orchid and Flame), x Kalifa Hirfa))) x R71-87D)) X R66-35Q: ((Kerr 54-8-0: (RC x Onco mixed) x Judean Raven) x I. antilibanotica). Melrose Gardens, 1985.
PANSHIRI CHARM RB- (Lawrence Ransom, R. 2012) Sdlg. 97/30-2. AB, 30” (76 cm), M. S. light lavender-rose, deeper along midrib blending to light copper-beige edge; style arms lavender-rose, ridge and crests overlaid copper-beige; F. lavender-rose, center veined and flushed darker, blending out to light copper-beige edge, browner haft veining; beards orange on pale lavender base, slightly tapered at tip end; reddish leaf base and bud sheaves. Désiris X Eastern Blush. [ATTT]
PANTALONE RB- (Roberto Marucchi, R. 2011). Sdlg. O16-1. AB, 18” (45 cm), M. S. and style arms dark violet; F. purple violet, darker at center, bronze edges, waved; beards violet. Cuore X Afrosiab. [APTT]
PARABLE OGB- (Thomas Johnson, R. 2011). Sdlg. TX155A. AB, 20” (51 cm), E. S. and style arms blue violet; F. red violet veined darker blue, strong black signals; beards dark navy overlaid brown; clean purple base foliage; slight fragrance. Putty Tat sib X Kalifa’s Robe. Mid-America 2011. [APTT]
PARACINA OB (Sir Michael Foster, BRS). AB, DMB, low height, M. Pink to red-toned blend, medium. I. paradoxa X Sambucina. Syn: Parcina. Foster, 1901. [AT]
PARADIB OH (C. G. Van Tubergen, BRS). AR. I. paradoxa X I. iberica. Van Tubergen, 1894. [AA]
PARCHMENT SCROLLS OB- (Lloyd Zurbrigg, R.1959). Sdlg. 54 82-0. AB, EC, 18” (46 cm), M. Lavender, mottled and marked deeper violet lavender; bronze beard. Blue chamaeiris-type dwarf X Capitola. Avonbank, 1959. [APTT]
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